Shellebrate oyster season

Behold: Oysters at the Lowcountry Oyster Festival. | Photo by @lowcountryoysterfestival

The new year has arrived and you know what that means — it’s prime oyster roast season. While any month is a good month for an oyster roast, it’s commonly held that with cooler weather comes the best-tasting oysters.

Dig in at these 12 upcoming oyster roasts around town.

Oysters on the Point | Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

Saturday, Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 4
2-6 p.m.
20 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant
$10 tickets

Save the Light Oyster Roast and Reunion | Bowens Island Restaurant

Sunday, Jan. 8
2-5 p.m.
1870 Bowens Island Rd.
$50 tickets
Benefits preservation of Morris Island Lighthouse

Oyster Roast | Islander 71 Fish House and Deck Bar

Saturday, Jan. 14
12 p.m.
80 41st Ave., Isle of Palms
$30 buckets at the door

Oysters in the Park | James Island County Park

Saturday, Jan. 21
1-4:30 p.m.
871 Riverland Dr.
$50 tickets
Benefits nonprofit breast cancer organization

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EVENTS

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Thursday, Jan. 5

Concurrent Solo Exhibitions | Thursday, Jan. 5 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Park Circle Gallery, 4820 Jenkins Ave., North Charleston | Free | Explore collections of watercolor paintings by Laurie Candelaria and glass works by Stacey Green.
CSO Masterworks 4: Beethoven and Tchaikovsky | Thursday, Jan. 5 + Saturday, Jan. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston | $28.75+ | Enjoy performances by conductor Jonathon Heyward, violinist Vadim Gluzman, and special guest Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Friday, Jan. 6

Elemental - Opening Art Reception for Fran Davies | Friday, Jan. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Charleston Artist Guild Gallery, 160 E. Bay St., Charleston | Free | Join the opening reception of “Elemental,” an exhibition by Fran Davies.
South Carolina Stingrays vs. Atlanta Gladiators | Friday, Jan. 6 | 7:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $21-$37 | Cheer on the Stingrays against the Atlanta Gladiators.

Saturday, Jan. 7

Art in the Park | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 12:30-3 p.m. | Graffiti Park, 104A Red Bank Rd., Goose Creek | Free | Join the Goose Creek Recreation Department for an afternoon of spray painting, food trucks, live music, and demonstrations.
Crabbing 101 | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 2-2:45 p.m. | Edisto Beach State Park, 8377 State Cabin Rd., Edisto Island | $5 | Visit the Learning Center to learn about crabbing.

Sunday, Jan. 8

Cinema Sundays! Labyrinth | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 2:15 p.m. | Charleston Main Library, 68 Calhoun St., Charleston | Free | Join Charleston County Public Library every other Sunday for popcorn and a flick — start 2023 with this 1980s classic.

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BIZ

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

71º | Partly cloudy | 15% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 7:21 a.m.
Set: 5:29 p.m.

Tide

Low: 12:19 a.m. + 1:04 p.m.
High: 6:49 a.m. + 7:06 p.m.

Civic

Earlier this week, the City of Charleston Traffic and Transportation Committee endorsed a proposal to improve pedestrian safety at four downtown intersections: King-Grove, King-Moultrie, Rutledge-Moultrie and Rutledge-Simons. The project could cost around $500,000-$1 million per intersection. (WCSC)
Earlier this week, Charleston County Council swore in new members of the 2023 council. Changes this year include two new members, Joe Boykin and Larry Kobrovsky, and a shift in leadership: Teddie Pryor Sr. stepped down as chairman and still serves as a council member. (WCBD + WCSC)

Community

Cue the “Top Gun” music. Around 11 a.m. today, Joint Base Charleston is launching a C-17 formation over the Ravenel Bridge with more than 20 aircraft in what may be one of the largest formations Team Charleston has ever flown. Expect the aircraft to come in from the coast and cross over the Ravenel Bridge toward the base. 🛩️ (WCBD)

Development

Long Creek Bridge, a wooden bike-path bridge along the West Ashley Greenway, will be replaced by the City of Charleston with a ~$400,000 aluminum bridge. The bridge and surrounding trail will close this month for the project and the new structure is expected to open in late February or early March. (WCSC)
Aventon Bees Ferry, a new apartment development, recently broke ground at the intersection of Bees Ferry Road and Savannah Highway in West Ashley. The 394-unit complex will feature amenities such as a pool, gaming lawn, and fitness room. 🏗️ (WCIV)

Open

There’s a new physical therapy clinic in town. Coastal Carolina Physical Therapy is located at 3014 S. Morgans Point Rd. in Mount Pleasant. The clinic provides outpatient orthopedic services, dry needling, and cupping therapy. Book an appointment.

Eat

Page’s Okra Grill in Mount Pleasant has temporarily closed for refurbishment which may last through the end of this month. Planned improvements include plumbing updates, an expanded women’s restroom, and a new roof. The eatery’s food truck will serve lunch and dinner takeout starting Monday, Jan. 9. (WCBD)
Twisters Soft Serve, an ice cream shop in Murrells Inlet, is looking for a new location after its ground lease was not renewed for 2023 following 13 years of business. The shop is hoping to find a new storefront in the Inlet area. 🍦 (WPDE)

Drink

Low Tide Brewing plans to open a new beer-making facility, bar, and restaurant off Maybank Highway on Johns Island. The City of Charleston is reviewing these plans. An opening date is not expected before 2025. (The Post and Courier)

Number

$406+ million. That’s the record-breaking investment total of nine business projects and expansions in Dorchester County in 2022. The projects also brought over 2,000 jobs to the area. Projects include Sportsman Boats Manufacturing’s $8 million expansion and BID Group’s $10.6 million investment. (WCSC)

Festival

The Charleston Wine + Food Festival, set to take place Wednesday, March 1-Sunday, March 5 in various Lowcountry locations, has a new executive director. Local Alyssa Maute Smith was officially selected for the position earlier this week. Good news: Tickets are still available for the festival and select events. 🍷 (The Post and Courier)

Environment

90 acres on Johns Island will be protected forever. Lowcountry Land Trust and the Charleston County Aviation Authority recently announced the permanent protection of a property located by Burden Creek near Charleston Executive Airport. The site was previously set to be developed. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Travel

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COMMUNITY

The deets on tree pickup

A Charleston Christmas isn’t complete without a dazzling tree. | Photo by @gilliankohnjazz

Still rocking around the Christmas tree? Here’s a tip: Christmas tree collection in the City of Charleston began Tuesday and its final collection week will end Friday, Feb. 10.

Heads up: Trees must be placed curbside so that equipment can reach them. Be sure to remove any decorations and tinsel before placing your tree for pickup.

We’re going to miss seeing trees lit up in Charleston windows. Until next holiday season...

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Tatum.

Editor’s pick: A new project is going on at the SC Aquarium, one of my favorite local spots. Starting Monday, Jan. 9 and lasting into the summer, the outdoor mountain forest exhibit will close for renovations to improve the structure and mesh around the exterior.

The exhibit includes river otters Charlie and Beau (named after Charleston and Beaufort) and fish. Pssst: All animals will be properly cared for during the project and relocated within the aquarium as necessary.

The aquarium will remain open during the renovations — grab tickets.

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